The First School in Albanian language (called Mësonjëtorja) was opened on March 7, 1887 in the current building of The National Education Museum, a 150 year old building. It was opened by permission of Ottoman Empire. This building was the house of the patriot from Korca, Diamanti Terpo, who donated this home for the Albanian school.
This museum shows the history of Albanian writing and the numerous alphabets up to the present one, decided in Manastiri Congress in 1908. It also displayed the Albanian book history starting from the first primer of Albanian language (Evetari 1744) complied by Naum Panajot Bredh (Veqilharxhi). The museum building has eight exhibiting rooms.
Useful information
Korce National Education Museum
Visiting Hours: 09.00 – 13.00 and 1500 – 1800; Holiday: Monday
In May, June, July, August and September the visiting hours are: 09.00 – 13.00 and 16.00-19.00
Address: L. 12. Boul. “Shën Gjergji”, Korçë
Tel: +355 824 30 22